The Five Elements of Bazi: What does Fire represent?
Fire symbolises transformation, purification, creation, destruction and passion, all of which are derived from properties of Fire. Fire is ever changing, no one can predict how the flames would appear the next second. Fire can both create and destroy, depending on its intensity and usage. Fire can also purify as most tools are made using fire to distil the impurities. Fire represents passion, as we work hard for a cause we believe in.
These are all western depictions of the symbolism of Fire.
Fire in Chinese Metaphysics is abstract as it is one of the five elements in the Five Arts. It can represent the following:
两仪 (Yin and Yang)
Yang Fire is known as Bing (丙) or the sun.
Yin Fire is known as Ding (丁) or a candle flame.
Bing and Ding tells us the stark difference of perspectives one could have. The Sun (Bing) gives us a macro look at the landscape, but we will often miss the little details under the shadows. The Flame (Ding) gives us a point to focus on and uncover the truth, but we might miss the bigger picture.
四象 (Phoenix)
Fire represents South, which is where the Phoenix resides.
Fire also represents 2 zodiac animals: the Snake and the Horse.
八卦 (8 trigrams)
Fire represents the Li (离) trigram. This also represents Period 9, which is from 2024 till 2044.
Other than these, Fire also represents 礼 (Courtesy), 夏 (Summer), 长 (Growth), 心 (Heart), 小肠 (Small Intestine), 舌 (Tongue), 汗 (Sweat), 脉 (Blood Vessel), 面 (Complexion), 苦 (Bitter), 喜 (Joy), 笑 (Laugh Out), 神 (Vigour).
A person with more fire in his/her chart will need to take a look at the above factors, if they do not suffer from any major issues, it means that their bazi can be considered as balanced and there is a good flow between the elements. If they have a major issue in either factors, it means that the fire element is not in a good state and we can then give appropriate advice on how to alleviate some of their symptoms. That said, they should consult TCM practitioner for proper advice on how to control and manage their health state.
If you are born in the months of May, June, July (and October), come and have a chat with Master Yuan to find out if the fire element in your bazi chart is well balanced.
